The passion for great food cooked outdoors knows no bounds … at least ones set by the thermometer, barometer, or anemometer! Winter grilling is an outdoor cook’s right of passage, but getting the job done is always easier when you have the right equipment and gear. Here’s some basic stuff to help your winter grilling…
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It’s true that we like sleeping on the ground and wearing dirty clothes for a week. However, we like the finer things in life too. We love well-made gear, and we appreciate craftsmanship. Add to that our love for spirits around the campfire, and you’ll understand why we immediately thought the Victorinox Swiss Army Wine…
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No question! Preparing a Campfire Shrimp Boil is gourmet campsite eating, but it’s so easy. It should be a must serve anytime you’re camping in a locale where you can lay your hands on some fresh shrimp. (But here’s a secret: You can turn out a great Campfire Shrimp Boil in Foil even with frozen…
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Hamburgers on the grill are foundational to every summer holiday. But too often one is like another is like another. Here’s how to make your burgers stand out from the crowd and make you the grill master in demand. One key to grilling the best burgers is starting with the best ingredients. In the case…
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Wood Plank Salmon Recipe Print Prep time 10 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 20 mins You’ve probably heard of planked salmon. Chances are you’ve even enjoyed this taste treat yourself. The wood for the plank on which the salmon is cooked is traditionally western red cedar, and the results are very,…
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We call it, “Hot Mesquite-O.” You may just call it delicious. This is an interesting desert substitute for hot chocolate. The mesquite flour has a flavor of its own and built-in sweetness, so it basically replaces the cocoa mix. This is one case where you use it straight up. Give this one a shot and…
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If you don’t live in mesquite country, you may not realize it, but the mesquite tree produces seeds or beans in a large pod. For eons, indigenous peoples have collected these dried pods and ground them into flour or meal. Interestingly, for the modern American diet, mesquite flour is gluten-free, low-glycemic, and high in both protein and dietary…
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Eating Prickly Pear Cactus To look at them growing in their natural habitat – and especially to touch them – you might never think of prickly pear cactus as a food source. In reality, both the pads (aka stems and leaves) and pears (fruit or tunas) of the prickly pear cactus are not only edible,…
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Most outdoor lovers love to start the day with coffee. While these concoctions might be a bit potent to sip while enjoying the sunrise, come those evening hours of staring into the crackling campfire, these hot coffee cocktails are just right! Go ahead. Mix up a couple of mugs for you and that special someone.…
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Prickly Pear Cactus Salad Simple, delicious salad you can whip together right at the campsite. Fresh chopped tomatoes are best, but you can get by with canned if you have to … just be sure to drain them well. The jalapenos may bring some heat, but you can never tell how hot until you taste. Best recommendation is to work your way…
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